The January Book
A gentle planning and review process for people who want a life that feels good, not just productive.
This is not a hustle-y goal setting workbook.
It is not about fixing yourself.
And it is definitely not about setting goals you secretly dread.
The January Book is a calm, kind way to reflect on where you are, honour what has shaped you, and plan what comes next with clarity and heart.
Where this came from
This planning process is something my husband and I created 15 years ago, simply because we needed a better way.
Over a decade of trial and error, we refined it into a system that genuinely works. One that balances big dreaming with practical planning. One that leaves you feeling grounded rather than overwhelmed. One that adapts as life changes, because life always does.
For years, I ran the January Book as a guided experience. It has been used by hundreds of people and returned to again and again.
After a long pause, I am bringing it back in a self paced format, due to repeated requests from people who wanted to work through it in their own time, at their own pace.
It has become integral to the happiness of, well… everything.
I am deeply proud of this process. It is rooted in radical kindness. It harnesses the power of our feelings. And it gives you a structure without boxing you in.
Who this is for
This is for you if:
You want goals that feel supportive, not punishing
You are tired of rigid systems that fall apart by February
You crave clarity but need flexibility
You want to reflect without spiralling into self criticism
You like structure, but only when it is gentle and human
If you have ever felt like traditional planners were built for someone with more energy, more certainty, or fewer feelings, you are in exactly the right place.
What makes the January Book different
This process:
Starts with reflection, not pressure
Makes space for feelings, not just outcomes
Encourages dreaming without disconnecting from real life
Helps you plan in a way that actually fits your capacity
Is completely adaptable. You choose how deeply you go
It is planning with heart.
Structure with softness.
Goals that feel like invitations rather than threats.
What is included
When you buy the January Book, you get access to the full self paced e-course, including:
The January Book Introduction
Settle in, understand the philosophy, and learn how to use the process in a way that works for you.
Module One: Big Picture
Zoom out. Look at your life as a whole. Reconnect with what matters and what you want more of.
Module Two: Looking Back and Planning Forward
Reflect on what has shaped you, what worked, and what did not, without judgement or shame.
Module Three: Making it Practical
Turn your insights into realistic plans that support your actual life.
Module Four: Word for the Year
Choose a guiding word that anchors your decisions and keeps you grounded as the year unfolds.
Conclusion
Bring everything together and step forward with clarity and confidence.
Planning sheets
You will also receive a set of optional planning sheets to support you throughout the year. Use one. Use all of them. Or ignore the ones you do not need. This is flexible by design.
Included:
12 month planning sheet
3 month planning sheet (for your first time)
3 month planning sheet (for every time after your first)
Monthly planning sheet
Weekly planning sheet
Daily planning sheet
These are tools, not rules.
How to use it
You can complete the January Book in a single quiet weekend, or return to it slowly over time.
You can revisit it every January, or whenever life shifts and you need to recalibrate.
Many people come back to this process year after year, because it grows with them.
A final note
You do not need more discipline.
You do not need harsher goals.
You do not need to try harder.
You need a process that respects your humanity.
That is what the January Book offers.
If you are ready to plan in a way that feels kind, meaningful, and genuinely supportive, you are very welcome here.